Bahia Feliz: Club Mistral windsurfen
World Cup spot
Gran Canaria has become the home of the international windsurfing elite over the last few years. Stars like Björn Dunkerbeck, Marcos Perez, Vidar Jensen, Jonas Ceballos, Philip Köster and the Moreno sisters have lived here since they were very young or were even born on the island. Other professionals like to come here to train. It's no wonder, because conditions are perfect. The trade wind blows constantly almost throughout the year!
The Club Mistral centre is located directly behind the glorious Bay of Bahia Feliz, which is adjoined by a holiday resort in a garden that is more like a park. In winter, Bahia Feliz is one of the best spots on the Canary Islands. The wind blows sideshore from the left and inside the bay, with its flat water, conditions are suitable for practising beach and water starts or gybing. Further out, wave novices will find a swell, with waves that are just right for jumping. But not only experienced surfers will enjoy this spot; beginners, too, will generally find somewhat calmer conditions in the morning in which to make their first attempts at windsurfing.
In summer, the trade winds are stronger and more constant – but they mostly come more from the north, so that Bahía Feliz is frequently in the wind shadow of the island during high summer. However, we have used our imagination and now offer surfing excursions in the centre's own bus in summer, to the high-wind spots in the vicinity of the famous venues at Pozo Izquierdo, Salinas de Arinanga, or Ketchup.
Gran Canaria has mountains that are up to 2000 m high, beckoning you to go mountain biking or hiking. Magnificent dune landscapes, bizarre rock massifs, fertile valleys and subtropical forests alternate, all within a very small distance.
As you can see, there is sufficient variety and all of this is combined with pleasant temperatures the whole year round.
Our insider tips:
•The best fresh catch of the day can be found in one of the numerous fish restaurants directly on the fishing harbour of Arguineguin – a 15 km trip from Bahia Feliz
•Excursion to the mountainous hinterland (up to a level of nearly 2000 m) by rental car or helicopter
•Mountain bike tour across the island - Happy Biking offers a wide variety of excursions
•An interesting and unspoilt environment for shopping, strolling or feasting awaits you in Las Palmas - 45 km von Bahia Feliz
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Accommodatie
The resort of Bahia Feliz is the perfect place for spending your holidays, whether you are coming alone or with family and friends. The 4-star Hotel Orquidea with its comprehensive services builds the center of the village. Bahia Feliz is located on the south-east coast of Gran Canaria, about 20 minutes south of the airport in Las Palmas.
Bahia Feliz offers holiday accommodations for everyone: The standard Las Pitas apartments are the best choice for 2 adults. The Tres Vidas apartments offer more space and comfort and are suitable for families. The Tres Vidas Family apartment with 2 bedrooms offers enough space for up to 6 persons.
If you are seeking more space and luxury the Villa del Mar is your perfect choice. The Villa del Mar is a mere 15 minutes walk away from the Club Mistral Center and the Hotel Orquidea, whereas all the other apartments are nearby. Bahia Feliz also features a little plaza with shops, restaurants, cafés and a grocery store. Guests at the apartments can also pre-book the rich buffet breakfast or half board at Hotel Orquidea at an extra charge.
Hotel Orquidea
- is the heart of the holiday complex of Bahia Feliz, located 20 minutes south of Las Palmas airport at the south-eastern coast. It is located right on the dark sanded/pebbled beach. Our Club Mistral Center is right in front of the hotel. Several shops as well as restaurants and cafés also belong to the complex.
The Las Pitas Apartments
- are close to the hotel and about 150 m from the beach and the Club Mistral Center. The two-storey buildings are located on the hillside.
The apartments have beautiful garden views.
Our opinion:
Nice apartments in a rather quiet location. You will definitely feel comfortable during your stay. Perfect for 2 persons, with 3 persons it might feel too small.
The Tres Vidas Apartment
- is located closer to the beach and the Club Mistral Center. It is quite a bit larger and more comfortably furnished than the Las Pitas Apartments.
Our opinion:
Really cozy apartment, perfect for up to 4 persons. Immediately you feel at home and we bet, if you could you would move right in. We definitely would.
The house Villa del Mar
- is located directly at the seafront. Only a small promenade separates the garden from the beach. The almost private, dark sand/pebble stone beach is very quiet. At low tide the sandy stripe can become pretty wide, especially in the summer. Parking is available in front of the house on a small and quiet street with little traffic. The Club Mistral Center is only a 15 minutes walk away.
Our opinion:
Really nice house, right on the beach. If we could, we would move right in. It is a perfect vacation home for larger families.
Omgeving
Gran Canaria
Het ene moment wandel je door verrukkelijk geurende pijnboombossen, om vervolgens je voeten te branden aan het hete zand van een onwerkelijk woestijnlandschap. Zo kijk je van steile kliffen naar een diepblauwe oceaan en dan waan je je weer in de Grand Canyon
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The Spot on Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is in the happy position of being pampered by wind all year long, and is definitely the Canary Island with the highest wind guarantee. Owing to the shape of the Canary Islands, the trade winds are deflected from every island, and at some parts even accelerated. However, nowhere is the acceleration as intense as it is on Gran Canaria.
Due to the almost circular geography of the island and its mountains with a height of 2000 metres the wind often accelerates and even doubles in strength. This phenomenon, which is also called “crash barrier effect” can cause wind speeds of around 30 to 40 knots in summer.
Wind and Waves
In Bahia Feliz the wind blows mainly sideshore from the left (north-east), creating choppy water and on some days real waves. In front of the bay it is mostly a little bit calmer, therefore it is a good area for intermediates to train. Further outside the swell can reach a height of 1 to 1, 5 metres, inviting nice jumps, and the mostly constant wind helps when training the jibe or other manoeuvres. In the first 100 – 200 metres the wind can be a little bit variable, and the waves at our spot depend on direction of wind and wind speed.
Between the station and the ocean there is a narrow beach of sand and stones. During low tide the water in front of the station is flatter, and during high tide there is choppy water and sometimes a little beach break. You will always find a tide table hanging at the centre.
For beginners we always recommend taking part in windsurfing courses. Due to the sometimes challenging conditions, there are only 3 to 4 pupils per course, so you learn intensively and progress with speed!
Different Wind in Summer and Winter
In general we divide our spot into wintertime and summertime.
From October to April the wind is strong enough for planing conditions 60 of the days (4-7 bft). Mainly in wintertime higher waves can reach Bahia Feliz, which can complicate the entry through the shorebreak. During these days our surf instructors are there to help you and show you how to cross the breaking waves. In the case of a low pressure area, we have wind from the south west bringing waves of 1 to 2 metres (and sometimes clouds and rain).
In summer (May to September) the trade winds are stronger (6-8 bft) and more constant, but also more northerly which means that Bahia Feliz can be in the wind shadow. For this reason, Club Mistral organizes High Wind Excursions to the flat water spot of Salinas de Arinaga - a perfect spot for all surfers, who can waterstart without problems.
Of course windsurfing at the station is still possible at this time, with a thermal wind of up to 3 Beaufort we have ideal conditions for all of our beginners and intermediates.
If the trade wind reaches Bahia Feliz there is no reason to leave - we stay at the centre and go windsurfing there!
Thus in summertime Bahia Feliz offers the perfect holiday - even if all your friends or the members of your family don’t all sail on the same level.
HIGH WIND EXCURSIONS
Accompanied by an experienced surf instructor, the excursions to Salinas de Arinaga are designed for windsurfers who are competent water-starters and have high wind experience. Here flat water and wind between 6 and 8 bft awaits us! Arinaga is a perfect spot for all classic manoeuvres as well as for new school freestyle. In summer we offer the excursions up to six times per week, which guarantees nearly 100% of windsurfing days.
Arinaga is also a very good spot for learning, because of the wide shallow water area in the front. Success in our waterstart lessons is therefore almost guaranteed, but you can also train jibes or other manoeuvres with our instructor.
In the winter season we try to organize high wind excursions spontaneously, if the wind and weather conditions are favourable. The excursion fee for this service is 10€ per day or 35€ a week.
For experienced wave freaks there is also the possibility (for a small fee) to take the gear to other spots like Vargas or Pozo Izquierdo and go windsurfing there (at your own risk).
The Center
Gran Canaria was opened in 1985 and is the first Club Mistral centre. Claus Oepp has been managing the centre for many years and lives together with his family on the island. The centre is located amidst palm trees on the beach premises of the Orquidea Hotel.
Bahia Feliz is an urbanization which is totally different to the mass tourism in Playa del Inglès and Maspalomas. Over here locals and tourists live close together, creating a very special atmosphere. Bahia Felilz offers very relaxing holidays, and after a good surf session you can enjoy a little snack or a cold beer at the beach bar directly next to the surf centre.
After a great surfing day why not spend your evening in one of the small restaurants or bars in Bahia Feliz? Party people will find clubs and discos in Playa del Inglès, which can be reached by bus or taxi within a few minutes.
For our voucher guests we provide Kayaks, Boogie Boards and Surfboards for free, and in addition to this there is free wireless LAN access.
Kids
Kids are really welcome in Bahia Feliz!
We mostly offer kids lessons with 2 - 4 students only. Even though Gran Canaria is not the perfect spot for teaching children, we still have lots of them who really enjoy learning windsurfing at our center. This is thanks to our experienced and motivated instructors who take only small groups, so it is still great fun for them even if the spot is a bit challenging. We also we encourage the kids to play in the ocean with boogie boards or kayaks to learn more about waves etc.
Prijzen
Prijs per persoon in euro's. Ook kortere of langer verblijf mogelijk, geef dit aan onder opmerkingen.
Inclusief in de reissom
* 7 nachten accommodatie op basis van logies
* Travel service op locatie
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Verplichte extra's
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